I arrived to the cottage, switched the waterfall on in the pond and within a few minutes I heard splashing and high pitched squealing. I stood and watched these three Otters perform Oylimpic level somersaults and backflips. They were having a grand old time. After a short time they noticed me standing near by and fearlessly swam up to the edge staring at me in deep curiousity. Obviously I was no threat as they continued on with their antics for the next two hours. I’m not so sure there are any frogs or fish left in the pond though.

Hi Ed. I saw three otters 2 summers ago heading upstream on the south side of the Joe River Bridge. It was fantastic to watch them play and frolic, I did not realize they were using the river as a habitat. Wondering if it would be the same three as you saw on your property this year.

I was at my house where we have large natural pond when I saw what looked like a baby otter. He was swimming in the water and then climbed out and was running on the ice. Very cute. Wish I had my camera. Should